News from 2017
Condominium management seeking to recover in excess of $20K from residents
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia-based condominium complex is seeking unpaid damages well in excess of $20,000 from two of its residents related to assessments and other charges, through recently-filed legal action.
Manufacturing companies win unanimous defense verdict in Lackawanna County court asbestos case
SCRANTON – An asbestos-related mesothelioma case litigated in the Lackawanna County Court of Common Pleas, which sought more than $2 million in damages from a number of manufacturers, ended with a unanimous verdict in favor of the defense on Wednesday.
Superior Court overturns only Risperdal verdict in Janssen Pharmaceuticals' favor and orders new trial
HARRISBURG – A Monday ruling saw the Superior Court of Pennsylvania reverse the lone defense verdict reached in favor of the manufacturer of anti-psychotic drug Risperdal, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, in the drug’s mass tort proceedings held in the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas.
Lawsuit: Fish oil companies embroiled in $71K contract dispute matter
PHILADELPHIA – A New Jersey-based provider of premium fish oils, vegetable oils and other products initiated legal action against an Omega-3 fish oil manufacturer, for an unpaid sum connected to goods it says it supplied the latter business.
Scranton family filed suit against furniture store for being bitten by bed bugs
PHILADELPHIA – Father and daughter plaintiffs from Scranton have filed a lawsuit against a furniture store corporately based in that same city, after they were supposedly attacked and bitten by bed bugs on a couch the father rented.
Woman sues Kohl's, alleges she was violently knocked down by cart
PHILADELPHIA – A woman who says she suffered permanent and lasting injuries when she was knocked over by a restocking cart in a Kohl’s department store, has initiated legal action against the retail entity for compensatory and punitive damages.
Staging company wants $13K payment for Baltimore waterfront event it worked in August
PHILADELPHIA – An audio, video, lighting and staging company is attempting to recover $13,000 in compensation it says a customer never paid it, after said company provided professional services for an event held in Baltimore, Md. this past August.
Plaintiff: Philly transport company lost cargo load and didn't offer compensation in return
PHILADELPHIA – A Florida transport company alleges a Philadelphia freight firm lost one of its cargo loads in transit and refused to pay the damages, interest and penalties associated with this same loss.
Lawsuit filed against Philly Baptist church and private school after girl allegedly assaulted by classmates
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia woman is suing a local Baptist church and its affiliated private school, after her young daughter was allegedly jumped in the hallway by a group of students and seriously injured.
Sub-contract agreement at center of litigation between Philadelphia construction companies
PHILADELPHIA – A lawsuit between Philadelphia construction companies has reached state court over one of the businesses allegedly defaulting on a sub-contract agreement for work on a major apartment complex in Center City, Philadelphia.
Dallas property owners allege sellers provided false disclosure statement
WILKES-BARRE – A Dallas, Pennsylvania, couple allege that they have paid at least $75,000 more for a property they purchased because the disclosure statement failed to list some defects with the property.
UM Technologies LLC alleges $200,000 loan hasn't been repaid
SCRANTON – A Moosic limited liability company alleges it was not paid in full for a loan.
Hoveround Corp. wheelchair user files suit over alleged injures after device tipped over
WILKES-BARRE – A Scranton woman alleges she was injured when her wheelchair tipped over.
Pittsburgh man alleges he is owed millions after name forged on documents
PITTSBURGH – A Pittsburgh man is seeking $15 million over allegations that his name was forged on documents.
Channellock Inc. seeks to vacate arbitration award over employee grievance
PITTSBURGH – A hand tools company alleges that an arbitrator in a union dispute exceeded his authority.
Helvetia Coal Co., Laurel Run Mining Co., others file suit over union dispute
PITTSBURGH – Several coal companies are seeking to vacate a union's decision in a dispute.
Consumer claims Medical Data Systems Inc. continues to call after asked to stop
PITTSBURGH – A Fair Oaks resident claims that a Florida debt collector is unlawfully calling him.
Missouri Supreme Court rules application of Blaine Amendments unconstitutional
For the first time, The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in a case from the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals that governments must not deny religious entities money simply for being a religious organization.
Consumer claims FBCS Inc. debt collection letter is unlawful, misleading
PHILADELPHIA – A Tennessee consumer alleges that a Hatboro debt collector mailed her a misleading collection letter.
Carson Concrete Co. accused of failing to pay contributions
PHILADELPHIA – A Boothwyn employer is alleged to have failed to pay contributions to several labor union funds for three years.